Olney
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
Olney is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 35,820 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brookeville, 2.7 miles N.
- 35,820residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 16.2 sq miland area · 41.9 km²
- 2,214 / sq mipopulation density
- 20832main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Olney
Olney is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is located in the north central part of the county, thirteen miles (21 km) north of Washington, D.C.
Olney was largely agricultural until the 1960s, when growth of Washington, D.C.'s suburbs led to its conversion into a mostly residential area. It has a total population of 35,820 as of the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Olney
- Median household income
- $171,458
- Median home value
- $656,600
- Median rent
- $2,404/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Olney had 35,820 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,820 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,214 per sq mi (855 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Olney at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 35,820 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.18 sq mi (41.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1443° N, 77.0714° W |
| ZIP codes | 20832, 20853, 20860 |
| Official website | olneymd.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2458900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Olney
- Brookeville2.7 mi N
- Leisure World2.8 mi S
- Aspen Hill3.6 mi S
- Ashton-Sandy Spring3.9 mi E
- Redland4.0 mi W
- Layhill4.1 mi SE
- Derwood4.7 mi SW
- Cloverly5.0 mi SE
- Spencerville5.0 mi E
- Glenmont5.1 mi S
- Washington Grove5.5 mi W
- Laytonsville5.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Olney
What county is Olney in?
Olney is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Olney, MD?
35,820 people lived in Olney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Olney, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20832. Other ZIP codes: 20853, 20860.
What is the elevation of Olney?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Olney?
Brookeville (2.7 mi), Leisure World (2.8 mi), Aspen Hill (3.6 mi), Ashton-Sandy Spring (3.9 mi), Redland (4.0 mi).
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